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Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2 Review

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2 — Within the horse-racing world, the horse girls of Team Spica have been gaining popularity as they continue to rack up victories. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Sports conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.25). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2 offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Sports, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.

Characters & Voice Actors

Mejiro McQueen

Main

Oonishi, Saori

Japanese

Toukai Teiou

Main

Machico

Japanese

Air Groove

Supporting

Aoki, Ruriko

Japanese

Akasaka, Misato

Supporting

Akesaka, Satomi

Japanese

Biwa Hayahide

Supporting

Kondou, Yui

Japanese

Butler

Supporting

Umezu, Hideyuki

Japanese

Carnia Terracion

Supporting

Kawakami, Asuka

Japanese

Daisangen

Supporting

Hara, Yuuko

Japanese

Daitaku Helios

Supporting

Yamane, Aya

Japanese

Daiwa Scarlet

Supporting

Kimura, Chisa

Japanese

Doctor

Supporting

Furukawa, Makoto

Japanese

El Condor Pasa

Supporting

Takahashi, Minami

Japanese

Gold City

Supporting

Kousaka, Saki

Japanese

Gold Ship

Supporting

Ueda, Hitomi

Japanese

Grandma

Supporting

Sakakibara, Yoshiko

Japanese

Grass Wonder

Supporting

Maeda, Rena

Japanese

Hayakawa, Tazuna

Supporting

Fujii, Yukiyo

Japanese

Hishi Akebono

Supporting

Matsuzaki, Rei

Japanese

Hishi Amazon

Supporting

Tatsumi, Yuiko

Japanese

Hosoe

Supporting

Staff

Akita, Minoru

Producer

Masuo, Masashi

Producer

Matsumura, Nao

Producer

Onoda, Soukichi

Producer

Shouji, Yuki

Producer

Oikawa, Kei

Director, Storyboard

Morita, Yuuichi

Sound Director

Narita, Takumi

Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director

Nishizuki, Arata

Episode Director

Oota, Tomoaki

Episode Director

Tanemura, Ayataka

Episode Director, Storyboard

Ono, Katsumi

Storyboard

Hasegawa, Ikumi

Theme Song Performance

Honda, Yuki

Theme Song Composition

Iwami, Manaka

Theme Song Performance

Kawai, Taishi

Theme Song Arrangement

Machico

Theme Song Performance

Masaki, Erica

Theme Song Lyrics

Miyajima, Junko

Theme Song Lyrics

Narumoto, Tomomi

Theme Song Composition